2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
21
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
The 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, potentially affecting up to 6,112 vehicles.
Recall 25V603000 — STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 343 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can...
Consequence: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
View full details →Recall 25V603000 — STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 343 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can...
Consequence: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
View full details →Recall 25V603000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 343 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can...
Consequence: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
View full details →Recall 25V603000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 343 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can...
Consequence: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
View full details →Recall 25V601000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 402 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts...
Consequence: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
View full details →Recall 25V601000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 402 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts...
Consequence: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
View full details →Recall 25V187000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 1,968 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
Consequence: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
View full details →Recall 25V187000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 1,968 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
Consequence: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
On August 1st, I was travelling on I-44 (a toll road with an 80 mph speed) near Claremont Oklahoma. I was doing 68 mph when a red warning message came up on my dash. It read...KINGPIN RELEASE ACTIVATED. STOP IMMEDIATELY! KINGPIN RELEASED WITHOUT REQUEST. I did not touch my brakes. I gently moved to the the shoulder and coasted to a stop...so as not to put any pressure on the kingpin or fifth-wheel and hoping the weight of the trailer would hold it in place til I could stop. I checked under my truck and the lock was perfectly across the jaws. It did NOT turn loose, thankfully. Our road breakdown dept and Tulsa Freightliner could not say what the problem was. Freightliner replaced the kingpin release button on the dash and hoped that was the fix. The service manager told me if it happened again, they would have to keep the truck at least a week and Dahmler would be opening a file on the problem. I know that means they don't know what happened.
On August 1st, I was travelling on I-44 (a toll road with an 80 mph speed) near Claremont Oklahoma. I was doing 68 mph when a red warning message came up on my dash. It read...KINGPIN RELEASE ACTIVATED. STOP IMMEDIATELY! KINGPIN RELEASED WITHOUT REQUEST. I did not touch my brakes. I gently moved to the the shoulder and coasted to a stop...so as not to put any pressure on the kingpin or fifth-wheel and hoping the weight of the trailer would hold it in place til I could stop. I checked under my truck and the lock was perfectly across the jaws. It did NOT turn loose, thankfully. Our road breakdown dept and Tulsa Freightliner could not say what the problem was. Freightliner replaced the kingpin release button on the dash and hoped that was the fix. The service manager told me if it happened again, they would have to keep the truck at least a week and Dahmler would be opening a file on the problem. I know that means they don't know what happened.
Safety Rating for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CAL FTL-32-012 — SUSPENSION
Customer Advisory Letter for HSV Link Smart Valve Firmare Update
FleetCom_AC Compressor — VISIBILITY/WIPER
Fleet Communications for A/C Compressor Assembly when replaced
CALFTL60-005 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Customer Advisory Letter for Inspecting Upper Cab Drain Tube
FAB344 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Features and Benefits for SafetyDirect 5.1
CXA_9_25_SF724 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
CX Advocate for Detroit Assurance on Cummins X15
CXA_9_25_SF724 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
CX Advocate for Detroit Assurance on Cummins X15
CXA_9_25_SF724 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CX Advocate for Detroit Assurance on Cummins X15
CXA_9_25_Tech Questions — POWER TRAIN
CX Advocate for technical questions/issues raised
SF715-OWN LTR — ENGINE
Field Service campaign for stalk switches
SF724-Bulletin — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Field Service Campaign for Adaptive Cruise Control & Tailgate Warning - Cummins X15 Diesel Engines
Showing 10 of 21 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 24 complaints
- 2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 21 complaints
- 2023 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 16 complaints
- 2024 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 27 complaints
- 2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 1 complaint
- 2026 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (current)
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER MT — 39 total complaints